Case Study Long-Term Planning Visibility with Short-Term Gains on the Line
The client faced challenges with their manual planning and scheduling process as component lead times increased, and production demand surged.
The client faced challenges with their manual planning and scheduling process as component lead times increased, and production demand surged.
The client encountered a significant challenge in their manufacturing processes, necessitating a tailored and robust MES solution to effectively document and regulate their operations.
A semiconductor foundry, a vendor for the automotive and industrial sectors, migrated away from its existing legacy MES system which was deeply ingrained in the day-to-day operations of the fab.
Case Study Summary A global semiconductor company with revenue exceeding $10 billion faced critical operational challenges in managing supply chain planning during periods of high demand volatility. The company’s existing ERP-based planning system performed adequately when supply exceeded demand but failed significantly during demand explosion periods, unable to implement complex allocation rules or provide reliable …
Case Study Summary Iwate Toshiba, a semiconductor fabricator located in Kitakami City in northern Japan, operates one of the most complex manufacturing environments in the technology industry, producing 25 million components monthly across 3,000 product lines including microcomputer chips and CCD optical sensors for scanners. The company faced typical semiconductor industry challenges including volatile demand, …
Case Study Summary Industry: Electronic Data Storage Technology (Hard Disk Drives and Storage Solutions) Location: Global operations with 575 sites for raw materials, WIP and finished goods across multiple countries including Ireland, Thailand, China, and other locations Challenges: Seagate operated a complex vertically oriented supply chain with 575 sites but lacked an effective system to …
Case Study Summary Sarepta Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company specializing in RNA and gene therapy manufacturing, operates in one of the most complex and regulated supply chain environments in the industry. The company faced significant operational challenges with manual planning processes, lack of systematic planning logic, and excessive data collection requirements that diverted key personnel from …
Case Study Summary Samsung Electronics’ Network Division, a global technology manufacturer with more than 2,300 employees generating US $1.3 billion in revenues, provides high-quality infrastructure solutions for telecommunications networks across 46 countries. The division faced significant operational challenges including late order changes causing production delays, poor order visibility, excessive inventory levels, supply shortages, and lengthy …
Case Study Summary Pulse Electronics, a Technitrol company and global leader in electronic component manufacturing, operates design centers, manufacturing facilities, and customer care operations across the Far East, North America, and Europe. The company faced significant challenges coordinating supply chain operations across multiple time zones, managing inventory in global distribution centers, and providing accurate delivery …
Case Study Summary A global semiconductor company with facilities across three continents struggled with the complex challenges of fabrication line planning and scheduling. The company faced long lead-times, equipment breakdowns, high scrap rates, and fluctuating demand that made traditional planning methods inadequate. By implementing Eyelit Technologies’ real-time planning and scheduling system integrated with their existing …